The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Summary
A large wildfire near a nuclear power plant in Suffolk, UK, has forced hundreds of people to evacuate amid a heatwave. Meanwhile, European football teams led by UEFA are threatening to boycott the 2030 World Cup over plans to sell stakes in tournaments to private investors.Key Facts
- A big wildfire in Suffolk, England, has burned an area as large as 247 football pitches.
- The fire caused hundreds of people to leave their homes for safety reasons.
- The UK is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, increasing wildfire risks.
- UEFA, the European football group, supports a boycott of the 2030 World Cup if investment plans go ahead.
- The controversial plan involves selling part ownership of football competitions to private investors.
- 55 European countries threaten to pull out of the 2030 World Cup qualifying games, including England, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces criticism and opposition over the plans.
- Other football regions in Asia and the Americas also oppose selling stakes in tournaments.
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